Registration begins at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 20203, and ends at 1:00 p.m. on January 13, 2023.

This trip will be a leisurely winter walk along rolling trails (approx. 1-1/2 miles) featuring some very close looks at our winter passerines!  Bring your binoculars, some sunflower seeds, and your camera!  This is a family-friendly field trip.

Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the visitor center on Pond Road near Clover Street. Restroom is available at the visitor center.

Leaders: John Boettcher 585-671-9639 and co-leader Cathy Ballard 585-322-2621

2023 RBA Guidelines for Field Trips

RBA field trips will abide by CDC (or NYS) health guidelines that might be in effect at the time of the field trip.  By registering for a field trip you are agreeing that you will also abide by those guidelines. CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html. NYS recommendations related to COVID-19 can be found here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/isolation

Misc:

• Scope use/sharing is allowed.
• You are encouraged to keep hand sanitizer with you.

Registration:

• The RBA will continue with advance registration through Eventbrite for all field trips.
• Registration opens at 7:30 p.m. seven days before the trip date.
• Registration closes at 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip.
• Capacity limits have been greatly expanded but will be determined on a trip-by-trip basis with input from leaders (or if there are NYS mandates).
• If you are not able to attend, we encourage you to cancel your reservation before 1:00 p.m. the day before the trip to make room for others.

Cancellation:

Canceling is done through your Eventbrite confirmation email.

Waive and Release from Liability: By registering for this field trip you acknowledge that you assume all risks and hazards incidental to the activities of the event, including potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. You further release, absolve, hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Rochester Birding Association, Inc. and all individually named organizers, leaders, and participants of the event. In case of injury, you hereby waive all claims against all organizers, leaders, and participants.

Photo/Video Waiver: If you do not consent to have your image used by the RBA in the manner next described, please check the appropriate box on the registration form. Otherwise, by registering for this field trip you hereby grant permission to the Rochester Birding Association to take and publish photos or videos of you in connection with the event listed above, with or without your name and for any lawful purpose including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.